'Hell's Kitchen' crowns La Tasha McCutchen thirteenth-season champion

"Winning Hell's Kitchen is without a doubt a dream come true," La Tasha, a 33-year-old kitchen supervisor from Winter Haven, FL, said in a statement.

"I feel like I opened the doors to my future. I trusted in myself, I believed in myself and I know now that I have what it takes to be a true leader in this industry. Watching the competition has made me realize that I perform well under pressure and that my passion and strong work ethic are inspiring others, especially our younger generation."

As the show's thirteenth-season winner, La Tasha won a $250,000 head chef position at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Atlantic City.

"La Tasha is an incredibly determined leader with unwavering passion and drive," said Hell's Kitchen star Gordon Ramsay. "Throughout the season, she has proven that she has what it takes to make her mark on the culinary world, and I am looking forward to having her join our team at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Atlantic City."

La Tasha defeated runner-up Bryant Gallaher, a lead line cook from Virginia Beach, for the win.

The final challenge in which both La Tasha and Bryant competed required them to create their own full menu for Hell's Kitchen and execute a flawless dinner service utilizing previously-eliminated chefs from this season.

In the end, Chef Ramsay admired La Tasha's cohesive menu and strong leadership in the kitchen.